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Once the harem of the Favourite, Riad Kaiss is one of Marrakech's grandest traditional riads and boutique hotels. Located steps from the Djema el Fnaa on a quiet side street, 9 luxurious bedrooms and suites, spa, hammam, restaurant, cooking classes, chauffeur.

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... and-sorry long lunch together to sink back cokes and plates of fries to atone for the festivities. Being Friday there were additional prayers going on and we sat for a time outside our hotel watching those praying during the day. Throughout the trip Ramadan has been a key part of the lives of those around us: the sleepy run of life during the day as shops remained closed and restaurants have no reason to trade; the bustle of the post-break fast evening and cities coming ...

... from the seeds of the argan tree that only grows in Morocco, while a couple of girls got some henna tattoos (that they would come to regret as the things smeared into a stained mess over the course of the next few hours). We went back to the Jemaa el-Fnaa square for a ridiculous cheap lunch before splitting up to wander the souks for some shopping. Though not really in need of anything myself, I accompanied Jayne and another of the girls and, after some ...

... of space though that is contrasted with the fact that at any moment one could be knocked down by a person, bicycle, moped, mule, horse or horse drawn caleche - versus the Fez Medina that allows no motorized vehicles. That said we were very comfortable venturing out for a bite to eat and to get a few supplies. After the long day we watched Amazing Race Canada and drifted off to sleep albeit to the sounds of the people selling their wares well into the ...

... chilled out long meals in a few fancy hotels and Riyads rather than fighting it out in the souk for a good bargain. After a peek in Jemaa el fna I headed out to find a quieter side of Marrakesh in cafes and homeware stores in Nouvelle Ville, and the gardens restored by YSL in Jardens Majorelle with a fantastic paint ...